Beiyuan Street · Idyllic Symphony Youth Public Welfare Orchestra Free Enrollment

Public Recruitment Beiyuan Subdistrict · Idyllic Symphony Youth Public Welfare Orchestra Free Violin Lessons · Professional Teachers · At Your Doorstep Co-founded by Beiyuan Subdistrict Office and Idyllic Symphony Orchestra Free Rehearsals Free · Performances Free No Tuition Fees A+B Groups Performance Group + Beginner Class Level-Based Teaching Professional University Professors + Orchestra Musicians Full-Time Instruction At Your Doorstep Beiyuan Subdistrict Cultural Activity Center Within Walking Distance About the Orchestra The Beiyuan Subdistrict · Idyllic Symphony Youth Public Welfare Orchestra, co-founded by the Beiyuan Subdistrict Office and Idyllic Symphony Orchestra, is the first public youth string orchestra in the Beiyuan Subdistrict area. The orchestra consists of two tiers: Group A (Performance Group) and Group B (Beginner Violin Class). Children with prior experience join Group A for ensemble rehearsals and stage performances; beginners start in Group B to build a foundation and can advance to Group A after reaching the required level. All rehearsals are free, and instruments are available for rent. This allows children in Beiyuan to access professional music education right at their doorstep. Two Groups: How to Choose Group A Performance Group Target: Children with violin/cello experience Goal: Ensemble rehearsals · Stage performances · Competitions and exchanges Teacher: Professor Tian Yuan (Artistic Director) Time: Every Saturday 14:00-16:00 Location: Beiyuan Subdistrict Cultural Activity Center Group B Beginner Violin Class Target: Complete beginners wanting to learn violin Goal: Introductory instruction · Build a solid foundation · Advance to Group A Teacher: Teacher Dai Fang (Senior Violin Instructor) Time: Every Monday 18:00-19:00, 19:10-20:10 Location: Beiyuan Subdistrict Cultural Activity Center Faculty Tian Yuan, Professor Artistic Director of Idyllic Symphony Orchestra, former Director and Professor of the Music Department at Beihua University, cellist of the Starry Sky Symphony Orchestra Permanent Conductor of Group A · Proficient in cello/violin/piano Dai Fang, Teacher Former violist of the Henan Symphony Orchestra, senior violin instructor with over a decade of experience teaching youth strings Lead Instructor of Group B · Beginner violin instruction In addition to the resident faculty, the orchestra will also invite musicians from the National Treasure String Orchestra for regular guidance, giving children the opportunity to learn face-to-face with national-level performers. About Group A The core members of Beiyuan Subdistrict Group A come from the original Idyllic Symphony Youth Orchestra, which has achieved notable results in various competitions and performances, including the First Prize in Beijing and Second Prize Nationwide at the National Youth Music Literacy Competition (a Ministry of Education white-list event), as well as First Prize in solo competitions organized by the District Education Commission. After the original Group A relocated from Yueqingshan Bookstore to the Beiyuan Subdistrict Cultural Activity Center, it was officially renamed the Beiyuan Subdistrict · Idyllic Symphony Youth Public Welfare Orchestra Group A, with Professor Tian Yuan continuing as conductor and teaching director. Group A focuses on stage performances and competition exchanges, with rehearsal repertoire covering classic string ensemble pieces, Chinese works, film scores, and more, with multiple public performances scheduled throughout the year. Core members have extensive stage and competition experience, allowing new members to grow quickly in a collaborative environment and participate in various competitions and public performances. Children with at least one year of string instrument experience can apply for an audition for Group A; those who pass will be admitted. Orchestra Founder Tian Lifu, Founder and Director of Idyllic Symphony Orchestra Graduate of Beijing Normal University, former financial columnist, 15 years of financial industry experience Founder of Violin Temple · Violin Temple Treasure Hall, Manager of Yueqingshan Bookstore Host of "Three Generations of Symphony Orchestra" across platforms, with over 220,000 followers Upholds the philosophy of "making music affordable for more families," opposing "music barriers" Committed to establishing an evaluation system for Chinese-made violins and promoting affordable, high-quality music education About Group B (Beginner Violin Class) Group B is a public welfare beginner violin class specifically for children with no prior experience, taught by Teacher Dai Fang, starting with the basics of bow hold, bowing, and intonation. With one lesson per week and a progressive approach, the goal is to build a solid foundation within one semester, after which children can advance to Group A for free. Children from kindergarten (middle class) to third grade can enroll without any musical background. 📢 For parents interested in cello: Group B currently only offers violin classes. If there is interest in cello, a separate class can be started when 10 people register, scheduled for Saturdays 16:00-17:00. Interested parents can add our WeChat to register, and the class will begin once enough people sign up. Expert Advisory Panel · National Treasure String Orchestra Beyond the resident teaching team, we also have the National Treasure String Orchestra, which brings together veteran musicians from national-level ensembles such as the China National Symphony Orchestra, the China National Opera House, and the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater, providing regular guidance to the children. Name Section Former Role/Background Li Houpu Conductor Guest Conductor of the Oriental Symphony Orchestra, Conductor of the National Treasure String Orchestra Wang Wanyi Violin Principal Former First Violinist of the China National Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Founder Zhang Jianli Viola Principal Former Principal Violist of the China Philharmonic Orchestra Wang Shuang Double Bass Principal Former Double Bassist of the China National Symphony Orchestra Qi Limin First Violin Former First Violinist of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Sa Bin Violin Former Violinist of the China National Opera House Yuan Yin Viola Former Violist of the Central Orchestra and China Symphony Orchestra Sun Yin Viola Former Violist of the China National Symphony Orchestra Fang Pei Cello Former Cellist of the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater Liu Qin Violin Former Violinist of the Beijing Symphony Orchestra Tang Xiaoling Violin Former Young Violinist of the China Youth Symphony Orchestra Yuan Xin Piano Principal Piano Artistic Director of the China Symphony Orchestra Affiliated Children's and Women's Choir 💡 In other words, children in Beiyuan Subdistrict not only receive daily training from professional teachers but also regular face-to-face guidance from national-level performers—a resource rarely found in community-level orchestras in Beijing. Registration Information Enrollment Details Group A Enrollment: Violin, cello, with at least one year of experience, admission by audition Group B Enrollment: Violin beginners, kindergarten (middle class) to third grade Rehearsal Location: Beiyuan Subdistrict Cultural Activity Center Group A Time: Every Saturday 14:00-16:00 Group B Time: Every Monday 18:00-19:00, 19:10-20:10 Tuition: Free (rehearsals are free; instruments are self-provided or rented) Scan QR code / Add WeChat for consultation and registration: symphonicfamily Frequently Asked Questions Is it really free? Are there hidden fees? Yes, it's truly free. All rehearsal and ensemble sessions are free of charge, as this is a public welfare collaboration between Beiyuan Subdistrict and Idyllic Symphony. The only potential expense is the instrument—if you don't have one at home, you can rent from Idyllic Symphony (violin from 50 RMB/month) or purchase your own. Can beginners participate? Yes. Group B is the beginner violin class, teaching from scratch. Once the child reaches a certain level, they can advance to Group A for ensemble rehearsals. Can beginners learn cello? Group B currently only offers violin classes. A beginner cello class can be started when 10 people register, scheduled for Saturdays 16:00-17:00. Parents interested in cello can add our WeChat to register, and the class will begin once enough people sign up. Do I need to bring my own instrument? Yes. If you don't have one at home, you can rent from Idyllic Symphony (violin from 50 RMB/month, cello from 120 RMB/month), with free size exchanges as the child grows. Can I join both Group A and Group B at the same time? Generally, no. Children with experience go directly to Group A; beginners start in Group B and naturally advance to Group A when ready. Fast learners can apply for an early promotion assessment. Can only children from Beiyuan Subdistrict enroll? Priority is given to children within the Beiyuan Subdistrict area, but those from neighboring communities can also apply. Please add our WeChat for details. Beiyuan Subdistrict × Idyllic Symphony Orchestra Making Music Affordable for More Families violintemple.com